Research Physics Expert
Location: Remote
Engagement Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: $80–$135/hour
Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week
About the Opportunity
This opportunity is for experienced Physics researchers interested in contributing to advanced AI research and evaluation projects. The role focuses on solving, reviewing, and validating research-level physics problems to help improve the reasoning capabilities of next-generation AI systems.
You will develop high-quality reference solutions, evaluate complex scientific reasoning, and contribute expert-reviewed benchmark data used to assess frontier AI models.
Physics Domains
Expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
- High Energy Physics
- Mathematical Physics
- Biophysics
- Statistical Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Atomic, Molecular & Optical (AMO) Physics
- Gravitation
- Cosmology
- Astrophysics
- Quantum Information
- Optical Properties of Materials
- Magnetic Materials
- Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Measurement
Responsibilities
- Solve research-level physics problems with rigorous mathematical derivations and scientific reasoning.
- Develop high-quality reference solutions supported by peer-reviewed literature and computational verification.
- Break complex research problems into structured sub-problems for AI evaluation.
- Develop Python-based validation tools and automated grading scripts where applicable.
- Review and audit technical solutions for correctness, methodology, and scientific rigor.
- Compare multiple solution approaches and identify the highest-quality reference solution.
- Document derivations, assumptions, verification methods, symbolic equivalence, and numerical tolerances.
- Collaborate with other physics experts to ensure technical consistency and evaluation quality.
Required Qualifications
- Solver: PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, or advanced PhD candidate in a relevant Physics discipline.
- Auditor: PhD with postdoctoral research experience or equivalent.
- Adjudicator: Senior researcher, Principal Investigator, or Professor in a relevant Physics field.
- Strong publication record demonstrating expertise within the target research area.
- Working proficiency with Python, LaTeX, Jupyter Notebook, and SymPy.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and scientific reasoning skills.
- Excellent written English and technical communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a remote research environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Publications in leading peer-reviewed journals or recognized preprint repositories.
- Experience with symbolic computation, numerical simulation, or computational physics.
- Familiarity with AI model evaluation, scientific benchmarking, or research dataset development.
- Experience mentoring researchers or reviewing scientific publications.
Compensation
- Competitive compensation of $80–$135/hour, based on expertise and role.
- Weekly payments.
- Independent contractor engagement.
Application Process
- Upload Resume
- Complete an AI Interview Based on Your Resume
- Submit Application
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